McGee and Molly

Manager of a Candy Factory

Originally aired October 25, 1937, this episode finds Fibber McGee unwittingly mistaken for a former factory manager and unexpectedly handed the reins of the Kuttelkirk Candy Corporation. Convinced it's his big break, McGee dives headfirst into his new role, dreaming up wild candy innovations like cocktail bars and twelve-layer lollipops—one for every hour.
Molly remains skeptical but supportive as chaos brews, including confrontations with factory staff, a hilariously bureaucratic candy requisition process, and a run-in with a British toffee rep. Silly Watson reappears as the devoted crinkler, and Nick DePopulous stops by seeking energy bars for his football-playing son. The pièce de résistance comes when McGee gets literally stuck in a taffy-pulling machine, turning his sticky situation into a front-page publicity stunt.
Complete with Johnson’s Wax ads and remastered for clarity, this classic episode of Fibber McGee & Molly delivers rich characters, slapstick misadventures, and sugary wordplay—sweet, satisfying golden-age radio comedy at its finest.

Man On The Street Broadcast

Originally aired October 18, 1937, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly finds Fibber launching his own “man on the street” radio program—part self-promotion, part thinly-veiled job application to impress Mayor Applepuss. Stationed at the freshly paved 14th Street in Wistful Vista, Fibber aims to boost the mayor’s popularity (and his own career prospects) with a flurry of street interviews, fast-talking flattery, and off-the-cuff quizzes for bewildered passers-by.
The segment features a parade of comical characters: the literal-minded Cicero Claude, the wisecracking nightclub dancer Temple Glaroo, a confused Southern gentleman named Silly, an upper-crust Brit with a tongue-twisting name, and even the ever-logical Harpo with a biblical brain teaser. As the broadcast spirals from snappy gags to flat-out absurdity, Molly does her best to keep Fibber grounded—especially when the mayor's niece makes a surprise appearance with a humbling (and hilarious) job offer.
Complete with Johnson’s Wax and Glow Coat ads and remastered for clarity, this bustling episode of Fibber McGee & Molly offers a fast-paced slice of golden-age radio satire at its best.

Wistful Vista Auto Show

Originally aired October 11, 1937, this episode finds Fibber McGee resisting Molly’s efforts to upgrade from their beloved but battered old car. When the couple visits the Wistful Vista Auto Show, Fibber is determined to find fault with every new model, even as he’s drenched by a failed demonstration of an automatic convertible top. From absurd sales pitches for the futuristic “Smootle Six” to Ceilie's dreams of chauffeuring in style for his girl Rosebud, and Nick DePopulous’s plan to economize with a taxi meter, the auto show becomes a four-wheeled farce.
With Molly’s patience thinning and a salesman sent to appraise their jalopy, the episode rolls out plenty of classic gags, mechanical mishaps, and a visit from little Teeny, whose innocent questions unravel Fibber’s pride yet again. Featuring original Johnson’s Glow Coat commercials and a musical interlude, this is vintage Fibber McGee & Molly with all cylinders firing.

Supervisor of the State Fair

Originally aired October 4, 1937, this episode finds Fibber McGee in fine form as he stumbles into a prestigious—if slightly dubious—appointment as Supervisor of the State Fair. Though initially resistant to attending, McGee changes his tune upon learning about the honorary badge, blue ribbon and all. What follows is a chaotic journey through the fairgrounds, packed with quips, characters, and classic misinterpretations.
From dodging baseballs as an African Dodgers "head duck man," to supervising pickle displays and misunderstood livestock duties, Fibber’s exaggerated sense of self-importance is in full swing. Alongside Molly, he encounters Mayor Applepuss, Silly Watson, Nick Depopoulos, and a snappy little girl who’s got his number. There’s even a soap-carved bathtub and a jazzed-up Johnson's Wax plug woven into a sideshow act.
Complete with Johnson’s Glow Coat ads and remastered for clarity, this whimsical episode of Fibber McGee & Molly captures the vibrant charm and small-town satire that defined golden-age radio comedy.

Treasure On The McGee Property

Originally aired September 20, 1937, this episode finds Fibber McGee & Molly at the center of a town-wide frenzy after Fibber casually spreads a rumor that $10,000 in stolen bank money is buried in their backyard. What begins as idle gossip quickly escalates into chaotic comedy, as neighbors, townsfolk, and even city officials descend upon the McGee home, armed with shovels and steam shovels alike.
Fibber’s attempts to maintain order only make matters worse, with comedic misunderstandings piling up as quickly as the dirt. From a suspicious electric treasure-finding device wielded by Mr. Depoppolo to the McGee’s furnace oil tank being mistaken for buried treasure, the antics don’t stop. Even little Teeny shows up, shovel in hand, ready to dig for gold. And when the police chief joins the excavation, all bets are off.
Complete with Johnson’s Glow Coat ads and remastered for clarity, this madcap installment of Fibber McGee & Molly showcases classic radio comedy at its most delightfully absurd.

A Drama in Ancient Rome

Originally aired September 13, 1937, this episode finds Fibber McGee caught up in the theatrical fever sweeping Wistful Vista as he attempts to stage a grand historical drama for the Literary, Drama, and Pinnacle Club. Taking on the ambitious roles of writer, director, producer, and star, Fibber pens an outlandish Roman epic featuring Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Helen of Troy—all in a plot involving chariot races, pun-laden dialogue, and plenty of miscast locals.
From wild costume fittings and mistaken historical mashups to chaotic rehearsals and a disastrously funny final act, “A Drama in Ancient Rome” showcases Fibber at his overconfident best. Alongside Molly’s steady commentary and appearances from fan-favorite characters like Mrs. Uppington, Silly Watson, and the Old-Timer, this episode delivers a hearty dose of slapstick and satire.
Complete with original Johnson’s Wax and Glow Coat ads and remastered for clarity, this riotous installment of Fibber McGee & Molly is classic golden-age radio comedy at its finest.

Acting School Principal

Originally aired September 6, 1937, this episode of Fibber McGee & Molly finds Fibber appointing himself as a one-man education reform committee on the first day of school in Wistful Vista. While Molly questions his qualifications, Fibber charges into Public School Number 14 with ideas to “improve” the curriculum and parental engagement. Mistaken for a student, he quickly takes over the principal’s office and throws the school into chaotic hilarity.
From a self-written school anthem to taking charge of PTA complaints, McGee’s brief tenure as acting principal includes visits from eccentric teachers, confused parents, and a singing student named Perry. Hilarity escalates when Fibber fields parental concerns, receives a janitor's “petition,” and tangles with a gym teacher bent on giving the real principal a workout. In the end, the parents and staff come together—in perfect slapstick style—to give Fibber a resounding send-off.
Complete with Johnson’s Wax ads and digitally remastered for clarity, this episode delivers classic laughs from radio comedy’s golden age.

The Sports Reporter

Originally aired August 30, 1937, this episode finds Fibber McGee dreaming of journalistic glory as he attempts to land a temporary gig as a sports reporter for the Wistful Vista Gazette. With a local boxing match brewing—pitting the British “Piccadilly Panther” against the American “Harlem Hammer”—Fibber sees his chance to shine. From a chaotic audition at the Gazette's cooking school to interviews with both eccentric fighters, Fibber blusters his way through with his usual overconfidence.
McGee concocts a zany scheme to help the underdog Harlem Hammer win, involving a strategically timed tea bell to distract the British boxer. The plan hilariously backfires with Fibber himself becoming an accidental casualty—knocked cold by the very fighter he tried to help.
Complete with zingers, slapstick, and signature Johnson’s Glow Coat ads, this classic Fibber McGee & Molly episode delivers golden-age radio charm and fast-paced comedy that lands every punchline.

Super Hotel Service

Originally aired August 23, 1937, this episode finds Fibber McGee and Molly checking into a high-end resort hotel, “The Breakers on Lake Lulu,” for some much-needed rest. But what was supposed to be a relaxing getaway quickly turns into a farcical fiasco of mistaken identity, overzealous hospitality, and top-dollar confusion.
Mistakenly identified as "Mr. and Mrs. McGraw from Musty Pistol," Fibber and Molly find themselves swept into the hotel's ultra-efficient but utterly inflexible system, where even hometown newspapers and pest control are delivered with military precision. Fibber insists on bringing his guitar for lakeside serenades, but their romantic plans are constantly interrupted by bellboys, Silly Watson, Harpo Wilcox, and a relentless exterminator named Sprayforth.
Eventually, the couple escape to a canoe ride under the full moon—only to be capsized by the hotel’s own service speedboat delivering yet another copy of the hometown paper.
From luxury run amok to Fibber's exaggerated tales of Hawaiian ukulele invention, Fibber McGee & Molly serve up another riotous episode brimming with satirical wit, slapstick moments, and charming Johnson’s Glow Coat plugs. It's customer service comedy at its finest.

Newspaper Circulation Manager

Originally aired August 16, 1937, this episode finds Fibber McGee brimming with ambitious schemes to revolutionize the Wistful Vista Gazette. Insisting he has the know-how to boost circulation by 50,000 copies, McGee barges into the managing editor’s office with outlandish ideas—from printing headlines in wild colors to publishing want ads on inflatable rubber sheets for added “utility.”
Molly remains the voice of reason, but that doesn’t stop McGee from securing a role in the paper’s circulation department. Hilarity ensues as he hits the streets as a newsboy, barking headlines and fending off turf wars with rival paper hawkers. When he suspects one customer of being a wanted bank robber, McGee hatches a plan involving a manhole and a quick call to the cops—only to find he’s thrown the wrong man into the sewer.
Packed with zany antics, rapid-fire wordplay, and a classic twist ending, this remastered episode of Fibber McGee & Molly is a pitch-perfect snapshot of golden-age radio comedy, complete with Johnson’s Wax ads and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.